Invacare Corporation (Invacare) introduces the ISA (Invacare Stand Assist) active patient lift solution for the post-acute care setting into the US market. It is designed to provide maximum comfort and security when transferring weight-bearing patients, as well as those needing rehabilitation support.
Quantum Rehab announces the debut of its new Edge 3 Stretto. Designed with a narrow power base and featuring a smaller footprint, it can be a great fit for children, teenagers, and smaller adults, according to the company.
According to authors Meredith Budai, PT, DPT, ATP/SMS, CRND, and Erin Neuland, PT, DPT, pediatric mobility provides the vital link that can lead children toward exploration and engagement with their peers.
Assistive technology ripples out to mobility, standing, and beyond to help children engage at home and in the community. A feature for the April 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Jenna L. Anderson, PT, DPT.
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Therapists use the versatility of standing technologies to get spinal cord-injured individuals into a vertical position faster, and longer. A feature for the January/February 2018 issue of Rehab Management by Caitriona S. Modoono, DPT, Lisa M. Perkins, DPT, CSCS, and Melissa H. Agrimanakis, DPT.
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Adequate training for children and their caregivers in mobility technologies through practice and demonstration optimizes use and minimizes device abandonment. A feature for the November/December 2017 issue of Rehab Management by Lauren A. Snolis, PT, DPT.
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Customizing the technology to fit the child’s needs helps provide movement and positioning options that help children engage with their peers and the environment. An exclusive feature for Rehab Management by Melanie R. Connel, PT, DPT; Teresa Adkison, PTA; and Kathryn D. Letourneau, PT, DPT, of The Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital, Bethany, Okla.
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Mobility technologies for children provide exciting and beneficial options, but require careful consideration. A feature for Rehab Management by Jean Murby, PT, PCS; Christa Rocco, DPT; Kristen Lally, DPT; Marianna DiMaggio, DPT; and Stacey Zalanowski, DPT.
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The redesigned Bantam extra small and small pediatric standing frames from EasyStand include new and updated features.
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Matching pediatric mobility equipment to a young user’s needs requires not only understanding physical ability, but possessing a clear view of cognitive function and the desire to move. An exclusive Rehab Management clinical feature.
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Understanding patient functional needs and the use environment is essential for achieving positive outcomes with standing systems.
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A patient sit-to-stand transfer lift that aims to provide users the optimal lift angle is available through SouthwestMedical.com.
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Dynamic seating options for pediatric wheeled mobility help build greater levels of independent function for young users.
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Firefly, designed by Leckey, recently spotlighted a new mobility device engineered to allow children with motor impairments to stand and walk with the help of an adult.
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Concepts used in the seating clinic help streamline the process for selecting and acquiring adaptive pediatric equipment.
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Safe Patient Solutions LLC markets a multi-level fall recovery device, intended to facilitate a fallen patient’s ascent from the floor to a seated position using the hands or elbows.
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A pediatric stander available through Snug Seat Inc is designed to offer security, the opportunity to explore, and eased adjustability to users.
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A multi-positioning standing frame designed to accommodate homes with restricted living space or situations in which are is shared between different locations, is available through Patterson Medical.
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